No. No rpgs and no suitcase nukes. The framers had in mind what men of their time had in possession: muskets (and their modern equivalent), NOT cannons. So, small arms.Originally Posted by Papewaio
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No. No rpgs and no suitcase nukes. The framers had in mind what men of their time had in possession: muskets (and their modern equivalent), NOT cannons. So, small arms.So a ICBM no.
A suitcase nuke yes... Because an individual can carry it... Or an x-ray laser powered by a suitcase nuke (so the explosion is no longer the primary weapon just a collateral effect).
Does bear arms include borne by horse ... I'm thinking the modern day pick up truck with .50 cal tripod on the back as used in Libya
Does it include RPGs? If not then no citizens have arms strong enough to fight a modern armored force. This in turn would require rebels to engage in asymmetric warfare... Making it an even worse situation.
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